They were also asked to rate their own competitiveness, anxiety, depression, life satisfaction, among other categories, said UPI.

Results showed that those who deemed themselves products of overweening parents were more depressed, anxious and had trouble getting along well with others.

Researchers found that over involvement by parents affects the child's natural progression of autonomy.

"Parents should keep in mind how developmentally appropriate their involvement is and learn to adjust their parenting style when their children feel that they are hovering too closely," researchers wrote in a statement.